South Korea cargo ship Namu to exit Strait of Hormuz after attack in Gulf

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South Korea's cargo ship Namu, attacked in the Strait of Hormuz likely by an Iranian anti-ship missile, will exit the strait in mid-July after repairs. The South Korean government protested to Iran following the incident.

SEOUL, July 1 (Reuters) - South Korea's Oceans Ministry said on Wednesday the cargo vessel Namu, operated by HMM, would exit the Strait of Hormuz in mid-July at the earliest once the damage sustained in an attack in May was repaired. The bulk carrier's hull was hit near the stern in the attack, which Seoul said on May 27 probably involved an Iranian anti-ship missile, summoning the Iranian ambassador to share the results of its investigation and lodge a protest.